Job Description
The Clinical Research Assistant is responsible for providing support to research studies conducted in the Pediatric Clinical and Translational Research Center (PCTRC). The successful candidate will provide administrative support such as data entry, file maintenance, and assisting with reports. They will assist the research nurses, coordinators, and investigators in collecting and processing blood, urine, and other specimens according to the methods defined in multiple research protocols and established standards and practices. Equivalent relevant work experience may be substituted for degree requirement. This position is located at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville. PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check will be required prior to the start of employment. Also, a current TB test will be required as a condition of employment. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.
Conducts research assessments and procedures independently. Oversees operations when leadership is unavailable. Recruits and screens participants, reviews records and surveys, and maintains databases. Performs routine data analysis and prepares reports, data visualizations, and models.
• Conducts research assessments/procedures independently, including obtaining vital signs and brief medical histories, processing specimens using centrifuge, performing phlebotomy, preparing samples for shipment, and assisting with other clinical procedures as directed.
• Oversees operations when leadership is unavailable; assigns work tasks and provides support.
• Recruits, screens, and enrolls research participants. Follows up with study participants to schedule appointments and maintain study retention.
• Reviews participants' medical records, collects and codes surveys, and verifies active status for participants.
• Attends relevant meetings and prepares reports, data visualizations, and basic models identifying progress and trends.
• Maintains and updates databases for registry assessments and clinical trial forms.
• Orders supplies, maintains inventory, and organizes laboratory.
• Performs data analysis involving routine procedures.
• Assists in preparing standard operating procedures and manuals.
Medium – walking/standing/lifting; transporting shipping boxes up to ~10 pounds.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.